The Cowboys had feared they might have to make some serious roster adjustments with WRs Sam Hurd and Miles Austin missing the Week One game against the Browns, but the fact that Isaiah Stanback — who dislocated his shoulder last week — will be available was a huge lift. Stanback will play with a shoulder harness and has adapted well to it in practice, even to the point where head coach Wade Phillips commented on how ... More>
ESPN.com and NFL Network’s Adam Schefter are reporting that the Titans and Cowboys have completed a complex — and drawn-out — deal that would send suspended CB-RS Pacman Jones to Dallas, with several provisions built into the deal. The Cowboys will give up their fourth-round pick in this year’s draft, No. 126 overall, for Jones, but if he is not reinstated and does not play next ... More> Read past Spins for Dallas >
Aug. 30: Placed on waivers: WR Danny Amendola, WR Mark Bradford, WR Mike Jefferson, WR Todd Lowber; TE Drew Atchison, TE Rodney Hannah; NT Remi Ayodele, NT Junior Siavii; QB Richard Bartel; RB Alonzo Coleman, RB Keon Lattimore; FB Julius Crosslin; S Dowayne Davis; DE Marcus Dixon, DE Marcus Smith; LB Tearrius George, LB Darrell Robertson, LB Tyson Smith, LB Erik Walden; OT Ryan Gibbons, OT Cory Lekkerkerker (injury settlement).
Aug. 29: Placed on waivers: OG Adam Stenavich.
Aug. 28: Reinstated: CB Adam Jones from reserve/suspended by commissioner. Traded: fifth-round pick in 2010 draft to Broncos for OG Montrae Holland. Placed on waivers: S Tyler Everett (injured).
Aug. 25: Placed on waivers: CB Quincy Butler; FB Ronnie Cruz (injury settlement/shoulder); P Jay Ottovegio; WR Daniel Polk; QB Jeff Terrell.
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Free Agents
FFA — S Ken Hamlin. UFAs — none. RFAs — RB Tyson Thompson. Key arrivals — Traded for Titans CB Pacman Jones, April 27 (2008 fourth-round pick and 2009 conditional pick); Ex-Dolphins UFA LB Zach Thomas, Feb. 23 (1 year, $3 million). Key departures — Traded TE Anthony Fasano and LB Akin Ayodele to the Dolphins, April 26 (2008 fourth-round pick); UFA S Keith Davis signed by the Dolphins, March 11; UFA RB Julius Jones signed by the Seahawks, March 7 (four years, $3 million per season); UFA CB Jacques Reeves signed by Texans, March 1 (five years, $20 million). Key re-signings — RFA DE Chris Canty signed one-year tender, June 11 ($2.017 million); RFA RB Marion Barber, May 20 (seven years, $45 million, $16 million guaranteed); RFA OG Joe Berger signed one-year tender, April 17 ($927,000); Re-signed UFA OT Flozell Adams, Feb. 28 (six years, $43 million); Re-signed UFA LS L.P. LaDouceur, Feb. 14 (five years). Other personnel moves — Signed CB Terence Newman to contract extension, May 20 (six years, $50.2 million, $22.5 million guaranteed); Signed ex-Dolphins UFA OT Cory Lekkerkerker, May 14; UFA CB Nathan Jones signed by the Dolphins, March 14 (two years); Traded NT Jason Ferguson to the Dolphins, Feb. 29. Released FB Oliver Hoyte, Feb. 28 (claimed off waivers by the Chiefs, March 3).
* — Players who have an asterisk behind their name are expected to void the final year of their contract, making them an unrestricted free agent.#
TEAM DIRECTORY
Wade Phillips
Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys Center
One Cowboys Parkway
Irving, TX 75063
972/556-9900
Official Web site: www.dallascowboys.com
Stadium: Texas Stadium
Capacity: 65,595
Playing surface: Real Grass by Sportfield
2007 record: 13-3; first in NFC East
Owner/president/general manager: Jerry Jones; COO/executive vice president: Stephen Jones; Director of college and pro scouting: Tom Ciskowski Head coach: Wade Phillips Assistant coaches: Dave Campo, secondary; Jason Garrett, asst. head coach/offensive coordinator; John Garrett, tight ends; Todd Grantham, defensive line; Reggie Herring, linebackers; Hudson Houck, offensive line; Joe Juraszek, strength and conditioning; Brett Maxie, secondary; Dat Nguyen, asst. linebackers/defensive quality control; Skip Peete, running backs; Wesley Phillips, offensive assistant/quality control; Bruce Read, special teams; Ray Sherman, wide receivers; Brian Stewart, defensive coordinator; Wade Wilson, quarterbacks.